Question

What does the word distracted mean in the sentence below?

The boy could not study because he was distracted by the noise in the library.

A. had looked for the source
B. had his attention drawn away
C. had pledged an oath
D. had no interest iñ​

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

distracted

[dəˈstraktəd]

ADJECTIVE

unable to concentrate because one's mind is preoccupied.

in this case, the boys mind is preoccupied with the noise.